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Latest IELTS test in India – July 2024 (General Training)

Thanks to the kind contribution of one of our students, here are the latest writing questions from her General Training IELTS exam. These questions will help you prepare effectively and understand what to expect in your upcoming test.

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You stayed in a rental apartment during your trip last year and were generally satisfied with it. However, there was one issue that you encountered. You are planning another trip and would like to rent the same apartment again. Write a letter to the owner. In your letter:

– Express your interest in renting the apartment again.
– Mention the problem you faced during your last stay.
– Provide details about your upcoming trip and ask about the availability of the apartment.

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Parents in many countries leave their young children in the care of others while they go to work. Is this a positive or a negative trend?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – July 2024

Thanks to the generous student who recently took IELTS in Canada, here are the Speaking questions she remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you live?
– How would you describe your neighbourhood?
– What do you like most about your area?
– Are there any parks near your home?
– Do you feel safe in your neighbourhood?
– How well do you know your neighbours?
– Does your area have good public transport options?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a sport you played when you were a child. You should say:

– what sport it was
– how often you played it
– why you chose to play that sport

and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you watch sports often? Why or why not?
– Why do you think people enjoy watching sports?
– Why do people feel excited when watching sports?
– Why do you think companies sponsor sports teams and events?
– Are there any negative effects to companies sponsoring sports events?
– What role does business play in the world of sports?

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Latest IELTS questions from Australia – July 2024 (Academic Module)

Our kind student took the IELTS test in Australia and shared her writing questions, below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below shows the percentage of females aged 16-25 in a particular country who participated in sports, compared to those who watched sports, in 2000.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this isn’t the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

University students should pay the full cost of their studies because university education benefits individuals rather than society as a whole.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Raksha’s IELTS Journey from Practice to Perfection with an Overall 8.5 Score

Wondering how other people achieve great IELTS scores in a short time? Strategic preparation and the right resources play a big role. Just look at Raksha, who nailed an overall band of 8.5. Her journey offers some smart strategies that could work for you, too.

How Raksha Prepared for Success

There were 3 main things that made a difference:

1. Consistent Practice
Diving into the IELTS with both feet, Raksha used the practice tests from the High Scorer’s Choice books, Set 1 and 7, to their fullest. By hitting 2-3 tests each week for a month before her exam, she stayed on top of her game.

2. Key Insights for Writing
It wasn’t just about practicing; it was about practicing right. Raksha found gold in the “Target Band 7” IELTS strategy book. It saved her when she almost ran out of time in her writing task. The book’s tips on what examiners look for and common pitfalls helped her get a Band 7.0 in writing, even under pressure.

3. Learning from Examples
The sample essays in the practice test answer keys weren’t just answers – they served as guides to writing well. Raksha used them as a benchmark, to know what to aim for in her own essays.

Raksha Recommends

Not one to keep good things to herself, Raksha shared her opinion about ‘Target Band 7’ on Amazon with a 5-star review that sums it all up: “Great for passing the IELTS”. She said, “I used this book to practice for the IELTS exam last month. The tips and examples are great and have helped me achieve an 8.5 overall result and a 7.0 in the writing part. I recommend it!” (translated from Spanish, below)

One email that says it all

“Dear Simone, Thank you again for your kindness and help. I passed the IELTS with an 8.5 overall score.”

This email from Raksha is more than just a thank-you note: it shows how crucial effective coaching was to her outstanding IELTS success. Raksha’s story is all the proof you need that the right approach, expert help and materials are key to acing the IELTS.

The big takeaway

If your IELTS is around the corner, remember Raksha’s method: focused prep, insightful resources, and keeping cool under exam pressure.

Cheers to Raksha for her fantastic achievement!

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IELTS test in India – July 2024 (General Training)

Our generous student remembered and shared the recent Writing task 1 and task 2 questions from her General Training IELTS exam in India:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are an office manager in a small branch of a company. You need to purchase new stationery supplies for your office. Write a letter to the head office of your company.

In your letter

– Explain why you need to purchase new stationery
– Provide details of the items you need to buy
– Ask about the procedure for ordering these supplies

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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New IELTS Speaking questions from New Zealand – July 2024

Our student from New Zealand took IELTS a few days ago and remembered these questions from her Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live?
– Can you describe the area where you live?
– Do you like living in this area?
– Do you know your neighbours well?
– Is it important to know your neighbours? Why or why not?
– How has your neighbourhood changed since you moved there?
– How can your neighbourhood be improved?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a sport that you have watched but never played and would like to try in the future. You should say:

– what sport it is
– where you watched it and with whom
– why you want to try it

and explain whether you would consider playing it seriously and why.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Can you name one common sport that suits both young and old people in your country?
– What are the benefits of playing sports for different age groups?
– How do amateur athletes contribute to the sports community?
– What challenges do amateur athletes face in your country?
– In what ways does sport influence the community?
– Do you think the government should invest more in sports facilities? Why or why not?

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New IELTS questions from Kazakhstan – July 2024 (Academic Module)

Our kind student has shared the writing questions from her recent test in Kazakhstan:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The graph below shows the sales of 5 types of items in four different seasons in a US department store in 2011.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this isn’t the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

More and more people today wear fashionable clothes. Is it a positive or a negative trend?

Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Taiwan – July 2024

Our student from Taiwan took IELTS a few days ago and was asked these questions in her Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like getting up early in the morning?
– Do you find it difficult to wake up early in the morning?
– What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
– How long does it typically take you to get ready in the morning?
– Let’s talk about sharing.
– Do you share things with your friends?
– What type of things do you share with friends?
– Did your parents encourage you to share things? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about someone who likes to cook for others. You should say

– who the person is
– what kind of dishes he/she usually cooks
– how often he/she cooks for others

and explain why you think he/she enjoys it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you like cooking? Why or why not?
– Do you think that schools should teach students how to cook?
– Why don’t many schools have cooking classes?
– Why do many students learn cooking from TV shows?
– Some people like to eat out. Why is that?
– Should people eat meat? Why or why not?

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New IELTS questions from Australia – July 2024 (Academic Module)

Our generous student has shared the writing questions from his recent test in Australia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The pie charts below show the methods used by international students when booking online English courses in three different countries in 2009 and 2010.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: these aren’t the original charts given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many animals are in danger of extinction. Some people say only animals that are useful to humans should be protected.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from India – July 2024

Many thanks to the lovely K.B. for sharing these recent IELTS Speaking test questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you want to do in the future?
– What school did you go to?
– Is it a good place to study?
– Is your hometown a good place for young people?
– Let’s talk about languages.
– What languages have you learnt at school?
– Is it important for children to learn other languages? Why?
– Would you like to learn a new language? Why / why not?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a photograph or a painting that you like. You should say

– what it depicts
– who took / painted it
– how it makes you feel

and explain why you like this photograph or paining.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about painting and drawing.
– Is it important for children to learn how to paint or draw?
– What kind of skills do children learn from painting?
– Some schools don’t teach painting, why is that?
– What kind of photographs do people hang on their walls? Why?
– Some people like their walls empty. Why is that?

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